![]() I have thoroughly enjoyed this relaxing kit and the melatonin tea is what inspired me to create this delicious and cozy moon milk recipe.Concentrated breakfast tea is poured over ice, almond milk, and sugar-free vanilla syrup and topped with frothy almond milk. Thank you Nature’s Flavors for taking the time and being an exceptional company that reaches out and shows so much love. What a special and heartfelt gift that brightened my day and I wanted to share with you how much that meant to me and one of the many reasons I collaborate with this company. They had reached out earlier in the month to see if I wanted to collaborate with them, but I declined due to feeling overwhelmed and going through a few health issues such as back-to-back breast biopsies that were difficult and didn’t go as planned (although it did come back benign, praise God!) I was still healing from it along with trying to keep up my work and home duties when the unexpected package arrived on a rainy day. The heartfelt inspiration for this recipe I received a sweet and special “surprise gift” from Nature’s Flavors along with a touching hand-written note of support and encouragement. So go ahead, tuck yourself in and get ready to drift off to sleep! Now that you’ve learned more about how moon milk works to help you sleep better, lets start with details about ingredients and step-by-step instructions on how to make moon milk tea. Ron Fessenden explains the science behind consuming raw honey before bedtime: Honey actually helps your brain release melatonin through a series of transformations in your brain: the sugar in honey spikes your insulin levels, releasing tryptophan, which becomes serotonin, which becomes melatonin.( ref) That’s pretty interesting, right?! ![]() Hang on, because this is where it gets wild! One would think that consuming a sweet sugary ingredient close to bedtime would drive up your energy, but listen to how Dr. ![]() It is commonly used to help reduce stress and anxiety, depression, insomnia and more! In it’s extract form, it is a little more potent, so use sparingly, a little goes a long way when using in recipes. Not only does it have a pleasant aroma, it is believed to have benefits such as a calming effect and antibacterial effects. Lavender is native to the Mediterranean however, it has become wildly popular all over the world for good reason. 1/8 tsp Nature’s Flavors Organic Lavender Flavor Extract.This tea is the perfect match for enhancing the moon milk with it’s hint of vanilla flavor it blends wonderfully with the almond milk. This delicious tea is made with ingredients such as chamomile, alfalfa, oatstraw, papaya and natural flavors (vanilla) with a little melatonin added (0.5 milligrams per serving) Melatonin is naturally produced by our body and responds to darkness and our natural circadian rhythms (our built-in time clock.)( ref) The natural therapeutic effects of the herbs found in this tea along with the touch of melatonin will help to promote calmness, serenity and a sense of relaxation. I used an sweetened vanilla almond milk for this recipe. Almond milk also contains contain tryptophan, which is an amino acid that may increase levels f melatonin and serotonin, which can in turn aiding with sleep. Almond milk is high in magnesium which has been shown to reduce anxiety and has a naturally calming effect. There is a science behind why this natural sleep aid for moon milk works, let’s take a look at the main ingredients used in my recipe and break down the benefits: ![]() I love my tea routine, it’s a very soothing and cozy sip for me about an hour before bedtime. My husband knows well that I have my nighttime tea on a regular basis. How does moon milk help with sleep? Whether you suffer from chronic insomnia or just struggle with the occasional sleepless night, this magical recipe is just what you need to restore the balance of your sleep cycle. ![]()
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